Human Nutrition

Which 3 of the biological molecules below do we need in large quantities?

• Vitamins, Lipids + Proteins

• Minerals, Carbohydrates + Lipids

• Carbohydrates, Lipids + Proteins

• Vitamins, Minerals + Proteins

Why do we need carbohydrates?

• To insulate us and regulate our body temperature

• To repair damaged tissue

• To provide energy for chemical reactions 

• To help food move through our intestines 

Fats and oils together make the food group known as:

Why do we need lipids?

(Select 2 options from the list below)

• To insulate us and regulate our body temperature

• To repair damaged tissue

• To provide energy for chemical reactions 

• To help food move through our intestines 

lipids / carbohydrates / proteins 

Starchy foods like potatoes, bread, and pasta contain a lot of __________.

lipids / carbohydrates / proteins 

Meat, fish, and legumes contain a lot of ___________.

lipids / carbohydrates / proteins 

Cheese, nuts, and avocados contain a lot of __________.

Which food group is the most important for growth and producing new cells? 

• Lipids 

• Mineral ions 

• Proteins 

• Carbohydrates

Which vitamin or mineral ion is important for good vision and healthy hair and skin?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

• Calcium

• Iron

Which mineral is important for strong bones?